Category Archives: Educational Technology

Funding Technology in Your Classroom

Posted on January 29, 2019 by

By Eric Braun, coauthor of The Survival Guide for Money Smarts Educational technology (ed tech) can be a boon to classroom learning for myriad reasons. Tech can provide tools for production (like word processing, presentation, and blogging platforms), research (with … Continue reading →

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12 Cyber Dilemmas to Get Teens Talking

Posted on April 26, 2016 by

From cyberbullying to privacy concerns, today’s connected teens face a host of ethical dilemmas and potential dangers. Use these twelve discussion starters to ignite meaningful conversations with teens about responsible ways to get connected while staying safe online: You started … Continue reading →

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6 Websites or Apps You Need to See Before School Starts

Posted on July 31, 2015 by

The arrival of August can shift our thoughts back to the classroom. But before you head back to your students this fall, take some time to check out these websites that can make your teaching experience easier and help you … Continue reading →

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Ed Tech: Managing Training in Your Future

Posted on June 25, 2015 by

Teachers are learners, too. And differentiation applies to how teachers learn as well. If you purchased any new computerized device in the last few years—smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop, or even a camera—you probably did not find a printed user’s guide … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Ed Tech Training

Posted on May 27, 2015 by

Scenario: There is a Tech Expo and Workshop Day in your state, and your school decides to send you. Which description best fits you? You spend the day deeply involved in workshops, hit every vendor table that your fellow teachers … Continue reading →

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